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EDH 196T

1979 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,636 mi
Last recorded86,636 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle63,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDH 196T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 86,636 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 86,636 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 86,590 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,008 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 86,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Oct 2018 86,003 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Corrosion close to engine mount on rear

Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,600 miles

front brakes starting to bind on

rear cv boot ripped/holed

sills deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2017 85,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes starting to bind on

rear cv boot ripped/holed

sills deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,736 miles

front roll bar clamps corroded might fail soon

rear cv boot split

steering box to idle rod joint worn

Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,563 miles

o/s/r cv boot U/S

park brake 19%....o/s low

rear axle tube corroding

washer aim poor

Fail 7 Oct 2015 99,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/r cv boot U/S

park brake 19%....o/s low

rear axle tube corroding

washer aim poor

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,730 miles

rear cv boot damaged will lead to joint failure in time

Fail 22 Sep 2014 79,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front chassis corroded

rear cv boot damaged will lead to joint failure in time

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,544 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

n/s/f door step slight corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 77,469 miles

Both front door steps rusted

Bottom of 'B' Pillar / inner wheelarch rusted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside centre of sill rusted and damaged

Offside rear outer sill rusted

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Washers workin g but not holding great pressure over time

Fail 2 Oct 2012 77,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front step sections corroded

Corrosion around battery mount

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,518 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen washers work but are intermitant

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o.s front and rear shock absorber covers damaged

o/side drive shaft shows signs of leakage to the cv joint

Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,210 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 73,942 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 73,320 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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EDH 196T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 63,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDH 196T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EDH 196T is a 1979 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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